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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 811.10. Discharge of surety

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When a defendant is admitted to bail by means of a surety bail bond pursuant to section 811.2, subsection 1, paragraph “a”, subparagraph (4), the obligation of surety shall be discharged, and the surety released, upon any of the following conditions:

1. Dismissal of the charges against the defendant.

2. Judgment of acquittal against the defendant.

3. Judgment of conviction against the defendant.

4. Entry of an order deferring judgment of the defendant.

5. Entry of an order by the court which, by its terms, continues the case against the defendant for a period exceeding six months.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 811.10. Discharge of surety - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xvi-criminal-law-and-procedure-chs-687-916/ia-code-sect-811-10/

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